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DDC to interview five finalists for economic development director; board focuses on ownership and strategic alignment

DeSoto Development Corporation board of directors · February 12, 2026
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Summary

Following the January retreat the board scheduled interviews the week of the 16th for a new economic development director; leadership emphasized clear ownership of development initiatives and coordinated onboarding with the city manager and council liaisons.

The DDC chair told the board on Feb. 12 that the board and the city manager’s office will move quickly to interview and onboard a new economic development director following the January retreat. The chair said five candidates had taken a close look at the opportunity and that management analysis and director interviews were scheduled for the week of the 16th.

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